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Offline mullbags

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Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« on: January 17, 2014, 08:31:32 AM »
I'm trying to change my fork seals on my newly acquired 89 kx250 and the cartridge holder tool I need is discontinued. Anyone have one they want to sell or other ideas to get the bottom valve of to remove the fork tubes. I have the 14mm hex wrench but the valve just keeps turning and doesn't loosen.
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Re: Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2014, 11:08:57 AM »
Pretty simple build out of a piece of iron pipe. Look at the pics of one and cut pipe to match. You can most likely use an impact, pull hard on the tube and it will shake it loose. I rarely use my tool for removal, just assembly. One removed then the tool is super easy to build
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Re: Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2014, 06:14:03 AM »
I've never bought a special tool for forks. I just use an impact. Never had an issue. You could take your forks in to the dealer too. They should have the tool on a dusty shelf somewhere. They may even let you barrow it.
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Re: Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2014, 03:33:42 PM »
Lined up an impact driver for this weekend so hopefully I can rebuild my forks and stop the waterfall of fork oil out of my seals
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Re: Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2014, 02:38:37 AM »
On my 450 i took a piece of 1" pvc and cut 4 notches in it . Worked well
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Re: Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2014, 02:52:56 AM »
OK laugh if you will, but I have used a broom handle, just the friction will stop it from spinning. I also use an impact to remove it
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Re: Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2014, 05:52:07 AM »
Quote from: don46 on April 18, 2014, 02:52:56 AM
OK laugh if you will, but I have used a broom handle, just the friction will stop it from spinning. I also use an impact to remove it.
No laughter from me Don. I've done the same thing!  :-D
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Offline queen of spodes

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Re: Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2014, 04:04:29 PM »
Quote from: Craptabulous on April 18, 2014, 02:38:37 AM
On my 450 i took a piece of 1" pvc and cut 4 notches in it . Worked well

The 89 US model forks have a different cartridge.  It looks more like a reverse hex fitting.  The newer style notched cartridge holders won't help on these forks.
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Re: Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2014, 01:07:57 AM »
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Re: Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2014, 04:26:55 AM »
Did you buy it yet?
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Re: Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« Reply #10 on: April 21, 2014, 01:16:31 AM »
Not yet- I put an order in through Ray Meyers for the OEM tool.. expecting them to refund and say NLA like several other sites.  Hoping they still happen to have one.  If not I'll try the FRP one... unless you have an alternate suggestion that doesn't involve welding one myself (no welder).
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Re: Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2014, 02:02:57 AM »
You can swing by my shop and use my welder  :lol:
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The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2014, 04:10:15 AM »
Just as I thought, Ron Ayers allows you to purchase discontinued items..  at least a refund is being made..

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Message from RonAyers.com on 4/22/2014 3:31:03 PM :

Part number 57001-1245 is discontinued and has been refunded back to your cardor PayPal . I do not see any recommended service replacement listed for this item . We regret any inconvenience that this may have caused. Thank You, Customer Service www.ronayers.com 1.800.888.3084

Looks like the only other pre-made option is the FRP tool, assuming it's still available.
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Re: Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2014, 01:40:08 PM »
I use this style.





Cheap and effective
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The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: Need Discontinued Fork Cartridge Holder
« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2014, 03:02:14 PM »
I got my FRP cartridge holder in last week.  Haven't had time to continue disassembly but will post back when I do.
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